TRFC77 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Dudeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Scolari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudeman comes to the cage accompanied by Faint- Linkin Park. Lucio Scolari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dudeman
vs
Scolari

162 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Dudeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucio Scolari!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scolari connects with a body shot.
Scolari throws a shot to the body.

Scolari lands a big uppercut and Dudeman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dudeman looks OK. Scolari waves Dudeman back to his feet!

Dudeman is rocked!
Dudeman is breathing heavily.
Scolari circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dudeman to the canvas! Dudeman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Scolari keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Scolari!
Ace Dudeman was interviewed post fight and said 'This never happened'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tasha Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ventura
vs
Fairchild

175 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tasha Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ventura lands a jab.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ventura cracks Fairchild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ventura closes the distance and clinches.

Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ventura clinches.
Fairchild told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ventura is pressed up against the cage. Fairchild has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ventura down to the mat. Ventura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tasha Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Fairchild.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Fairchild tries to counter it with a takedown but Ventura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ventura's corner calls for a 1-2. Ventura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairchild.
Fairchild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ventura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairchild moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Fairchild avoids it well.

Ventura clinches.

Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ventura punishes Fairchild's body with a nice straight punch.

Ventura closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ventura breaks from the clinch.
Tasha Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Fairchild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairchild's head.
Ventura moves into range and connects with a jab.

Fairchild is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura catches Fairchild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fairchild is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
BOOM! Ventura lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fairchild. Fairchild tries to recover but Ventura is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fairchild lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
A relieved looking Tasha Ventura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avreli comes to the cage accompanied by Миша Маваши - &. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Avreli
vs
Clasie

187 cm
39
275 lbs
30 - 17 - 0

200 cm
43
240 lbs
24 - 29 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clasie throws a left and a right that both miss

and Avreli counters with a takedown into side control.
Avreli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Avreli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clasie keeps working.
Avreli throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Clasie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Avreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clasie tries to kick Avreli off but Avreli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avreli is trying to control. Clasie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avreli throws a strike but Clasie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Clasie keeps moving.
Avreli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avreli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Avreli passes into half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Clasie dodges it nicely.
Avreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avreli trying to control the pace.
Avreli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avreli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avreli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Avreli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clasie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clasie defending well though.
Avreli prevents Clasie from standing back up.
Avreli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clasie to regain full guard.
Clasie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avreli controls the pace.
Avreli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Clasie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clasie throws a lazy head kick

so Avreli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Avreli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avreli tries to free his leg and advance position but Clasie is retaining full guard.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Clasie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Clasie has wrist control.
We've been informed that Clasie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avreli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avreli looking to sit in guard and control but Clasie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Clasie preventing the sweep.
Avreli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clasie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clasie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Avreli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avreli is in trouble now - Clasie has advanced to mount!
Avreli is desperately trying to improve his position but Clasie has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Avreli dominated that round.
That's time! Avreli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clasie misses with a head kick.
Avreli tries to counter with a takedown but Clasie is quick to defend against it.
Clasie throws a hook but Avreli blocks it.
Clasie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avreli.
Avreli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clasie throws a right hand that Avreli ducks under and follows up with a left that Avreli also avoids with ease.
Avreli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mark Avreli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clasie throws a front kick that sends Avreli stumbling back into the cage.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Avreli attempts a counter takedown but Clasie avoids it well and moves away.
Clasie throws a front kick aimed at Avreli's knee but Avreli avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie tries to bum rush Avreli with a series of wild strikes but Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avreli tries to counter with a takedown but Clasie is quick to defend against it.
Clasie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Clasie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clasie looks to score with a jab to the body but Avreli is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Avreli avoids them all with ease.
Avreli feinted with a counter takedown.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick

and Avreli counters with a takedown into side control.
Avreli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clasie is avoiding damage well.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Clasie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.
Clasie defending against the ground and pound.
Avreli tries to move to mount but Clasie blocks the move with his legs.
Avreli controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Avreli.
Clasie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
Clasie dodges the ground and pound from Avreli.
Avreli grinds an elbow into Clasie's temple.

Clasie is rocked!
Avreli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clasie is still in real trouble! Can Avreli finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie is being controlled here.
Avreli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clasie seems to have recovered his senses.
Mark Avreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Clasie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clasie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Avreli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clasie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Avreli wants to control but Clasie is keeping him busy.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli working the strikes but Clasie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clasie pushes Avreli off looking to stand but Avreli dives back in and keeps control.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clasie's head.
Avreli working Clasie over with strikes.
Avreli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avreli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avreli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Avreli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clasie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avreli.
Clasie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Avreli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Clasie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clasie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clasie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Avreli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clasie!

Clasie sneaks out the side door and pushes Avreli away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A combination from Clasie does no damage.
Avreli attempts a counter takedown but Clasie avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clasie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avreli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clasie sprawls and moves away.
Clasie tries to bum rush Avreli with a series of wild strikes but Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avreli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clasie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Clasie.
Marcel Clasie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clasie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avreli slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
Avreli attempts a counter takedown but Clasie avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie misses with a body shot

so Avreli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clasie wants to stand and escape but Avreli is having none of it.
Avreli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clasie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clasie wants to stand and escape but Avreli is having none of it.
Clasie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avreli pushing down on Clasie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Avreli is trying to control the action in half guard but Clasie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clasie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clasie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avreli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Avreli wants to control but Clasie is keeping him busy.
Avreli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avreli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Avreli lands a couple of good shots and Clasie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clasie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avreli wants to control but Clasie manages to buck him off and is now in Avreli's guard! Nice work there by Clasie!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avreli keeping full guard, as Clasie tries to pass.
Avreli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clasie looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Avreli holds on and takes a little breather.
Avreli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Avreli is controlling Clasie's posture.
Avreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avreli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clasie manages to get himself to full guard.

Avreli content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcel Clasie.
I think Avreli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Marcel Clasie!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Avreli!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Watanabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bates
vs
Watanabe

185 cm
24
174 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates throws a body punch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Watanabe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bates pushes Watanabe off and gets back to his feet.
Bates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Watanabe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.
Bates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Bates's hands, connecting with Bates's forehead.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watanabe scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.

Bates is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! Bates's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bates! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A very excited looking Kenji Watanabe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Iceberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iceberg comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Hail and Kill. Otavio Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Iceberg
vs
Johnson

180 cm
25
281 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

220 cm
19
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tor Iceberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iceberg as he jumps to the side.

Iceberg clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Iceberg to the mat but Iceberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iceberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Tor Iceberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Iceberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.

It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Iceberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iceberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iceberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iceberg cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Iceberg manages to get underhooks.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iceberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iceberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iceberg misses with some punches.
Iceberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Iceberg tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iceberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iceberg throws a head punch that misses.
Iceberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iceberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iceberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.

Iceberg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Iceberg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Iceberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Iceberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iceberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.

Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iceberg softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Johnson is out cold! Iceberg jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tor Iceberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Grownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crock comes to the cage accompanied by Bogans. Brad Grownstone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Crock
vs
Grownstone

184 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Crock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Grownstone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crock showed some decent athleticism there.
Grownstone is looking to escape.
Crock moves nicely into side control.

Crock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grownstone, who protects the arm well.
Crock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grownstone!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crock won't let Grownstone get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Crock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grownstone manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crock has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grownstone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Crock yanks on the arm and Grownstone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Crock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Crock!
Jackson Crock retains his welterweight title!
Jackson Crock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Brad Grownstone had this to say: 'I'm going back home so I can surf'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vai Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Bottoms has chosen House Of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Vai Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tyler
vs
Bottoms

175 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Freebok (85% Laundry)
RAGS of a RONIN

SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vai Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottoms with a poor takedown

and Tyler lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bottoms to the mat!

Bottoms is rocked!

It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bottoms is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him?
Bottoms wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
Bottoms has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bottoms seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Tyler there.

Tyler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyler wants to take a breather but Bottoms is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tyler.
Tyler trying to control from half guard but Bottoms is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Bottoms's head.
Tyler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Bottoms's head.
Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler winds up and cracks Bottoms with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bottoms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler is nestled in close to Bottoms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bottoms gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms is controlling Tyler's posture.
Bottoms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bottoms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bottoms's head.
Bottoms looking to control.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyler postures up in Bottoms's guard and throws a big left but Bottoms blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms wants to get back to his feet but Tyler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Bottoms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Bottoms sits in half guard.
Tyler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyler is pulling down on Bottoms's head. It's preventing any offense from Bottoms, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bottoms controls the pace.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bottoms from controlling successfully.

Bottoms drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyler!

Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
Tyler is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vai Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bottoms's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bottoms has his takedown stuffed

and Tyler counters with a left hand that sends Bottoms to the canvas!
Tyler throws a strike but Bottoms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tyler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyler tries to get out of the position.
Bottoms trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bottoms drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tyler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bottoms has Tyler in his guard.

Vai Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottoms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Bottoms keeps moving.
Tyler's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bottoms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyler is stalling in the full guard.
Tyler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tyler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bottoms is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyler, into his guard.

Tyler trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bottoms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bottoms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bottoms from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Bottoms is looking to pass into half guard but Tyler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyler is in guard.

Bottoms working a defensive guard but Tyler passes into half guard.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bottoms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.

Bottoms actively working from the bottom here.
Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bottoms taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
Tyler is thwarting Bottoms's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Tyler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bottoms is trying to control but can't.
Tyler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyler trying to control from half guard but Bottoms is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vai Tyler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bottoms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Bottoms.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottoms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottoms throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bottoms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harry Bottoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottoms shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottoms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyler circles away.
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bottoms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Bottoms gets tackled into the cage by Tyler. Tyler maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler tries to work over Bottoms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottoms is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vai Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bottoms.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottoms backwards.
Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bottomss head.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Tyler jumps guard.
Bottoms works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bottoms trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler trying to hold on to Bottoms's head to control him but Bottoms postures up.

Bottoms seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Bottoms!
Harry Bottoms is the new lightweight champion!
Harry Bottoms made sure to mention his sponsor, SHINTO in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Vai Tyler stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had food poisoning and was up all night pooping. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeaux Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gucci Mane - St. Brick. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jeaux Jr
vs
Salvador

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeaux Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeaux Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeaux Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
August Jeaux Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeaux Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salvador scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Salvador as he connects with a hook.

Jeaux Jr is rocked!

Salvador lands a big right hand that sends Jeaux Jr crashing to the mat! Salvador stays standing though and waves Jeaux Jr back to his feet!
Oh Jeaux Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador flashes Jeaux Jr a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jeaux Jr's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jeaux Jr crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Salvador punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Salvador!
George Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
George Salvador seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
August Jeaux Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'To lose is to gain an understanding of your flaws, to win is to go without. You know my slogan, I am the lion's strike and the wolf's jaws! Before my next bout I pray I fix my flaws!'.